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The Bar surfForecast / Sligo / Ireland

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 01 Feb 2026 IST
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The Bar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bar sea temperature is
8.1° C
 (Which is 1.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bar this week:

The surf forecast for The Bar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bar in the next 12 days are 3.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (IST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bar over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the E by Thu night).

Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
!
4
2
0
1
2
1
1
0
2
3
3
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2
W
1.2
W
1
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.4
WNW
1.7
W
2.4
W
2
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)181615141316151413132420181616151413131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)271159692960163049951513498133502121842162353821351226711577350222148104
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
ESE
15
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
30
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
30
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
40
ESE
30
ESE
30
E
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
40
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:37PM
3.21
5:55AM
3.82
6:19PM
3.27
6:36AM
3.92
6:59PM
3.27
7:15AM
3.90
7:36PM
3.21
7:52AM
3.76
8:12PM
3.10
8:28AM
3.53
8:48PM
2.97
9:03AM
3.24
9:24PM
2.81
9:40AM
2.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
0.20
12:10PM
0.03
12:09AM
0.09
12:50PM
-0.02
12:47AM
0.06
1:28PM
0.03
1:24AM
0.13
2:03PM
0.16
2:00AM
0.28
2:37PM
0.36
2:37AM
0.50
3:11PM
0.60
3:15AM
0.76
Sun
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise--8:21--8:18--8:17--8:15--8:14--8:11--8:10
Sunset5:13--5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21--5:22--5:24--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C867876655668975589988
Feels °C (?)4411-1-2-2-2-11212-1-5-21222-1
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Information about the The Bar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bar surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (The Bar) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bar may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Sligo? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bar, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Sligo, consider staying in Sligo which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Sligo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ballina which is 38 km (24 miles) away, Killybegs, Claremorris and Enniskillen.

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